Most people find taxes to be confusing. That’s especially true right now, as the tax code has undergone its most extensive overhaul in three decades.

Fortunately, you’ve got time to sort it all out. The new tax law doesn’t affect your 2017 taxes. For the return you’re about to file, it’s business as usual.

So, before you begin to worry about the new tax code, it’s time to focus one last time on the old code. Doing so can help you get a much bigger refund — or trim the amount of money you must hand over to Uncle Sam. Let’s start with some of the most commonly asked questions:

When can I file a return?

If you’re eagerly anticipating a refund, or just want to get the task out of the way as soon as possible, you can file your tax return beginning on Jan. 29. The final deadline to file is Tuesday, April 17.

Who can I claim as a dependent?

You can claim as a dependent pretty much anyone you support who makes little themselves, including — but not limited to — your kids and parents. In 2017, the code allowed a deduction of just over $4,000 for each dependent. The deductions reduce your taxable income.

Who can skip filing a return?

If you didn’t make a lot of money, you may not have to file. Roughly speaking, if you are under 65 and make less than $10,000, you don’t need to file a return. If you’re married and your income is under $20,000, you may not need to file.

Of course, you can always go to the IRS website for answers. It has everything you need to know! But many of us are overwhelmed by the details. That’s why Money Talks News has published — and will continue to roll out — tax stories that boil it down, including these on how to get expert help filing a return: